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The complete guide to moving house

The complete guide to moving house

By Rachel England on 15th May 2012

Don’t even think about assembling those flat-pack boxes until you’ve read our definitive guide to moving

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By Rachel England on 15 May 2012
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Joe Inglis’s Pet Corner

Joe Inglis’s Pet Corner

By Kristian Dando on 11th May 2012

A Staffie with a grass habit, a springer spaniel with a split personality and a cat with recurring fleas all feature in this week’s troubleshooting session with top telly vet Joe Inglis

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By Kristian Dando on 11 May 2012
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Eat well for less

Eat well for less

By Kristian Dando on 8th May 2012

Apparently, Britain is turning to cheap unhealthy food because of the rising cost in living. They needn’t – here are some ace ideas for cheap, nutritious and healthy eats

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By Kristian Dando on 8 May 2012
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Know your Japanese knotweed

Know your Japanese knotweed

By Dave Jenkins on 17th Apr 2012

Weed all about it! How an innocuous-looking plant can seriously affect a house purchase, and what’s being done to solve the problem…

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By Dave Jenkins on 17 April 2012
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What’s best for your hi-tech gizmos – contents insurance, or a separate gadget insurance policy?

What’s best for your hi-tech gizmos – contents insurance, or a separate gadget insurance policy?

By Maxine Frances Roper on 11th Apr 2012

Most of us are in possession of at least one expensive technological thingamabob of some sort or another, but what’s the best way of protecting them from theft, damage or loss? Maxine Frances Roper finds out…

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By Maxine Frances Roper on 11 April 2012
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‘My energy supplier gave me a £640 rebate…then a £1,400 bill’

‘My energy supplier gave me a £640 rebate…then a £1,400 bill’

By Kristian Dando on 5th Apr 2012

Self-employed Matt Anniss was thrilled when British Gas informed him he was in line for a healthy rebate…imagine his shock then, when he was handed a bill for £1,400 moments afterwards thanks to a dodgy meter

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By Kristian Dando on 5 April 2012
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Get rich or DIY tryin’

Get rich or DIY tryin’

By Jon Severs on 3rd Apr 2012

Some basic house improvement tasks can easily be done by even the most cack-handed homeowners, but sometimes it’s best left to the professionals. Jon Severs dons his overalls and finds out more

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By Jon Severs on 3 April 2012
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Is a cat right for me?

Is a cat right for me?

By Dave Jenkins on 16th Mar 2012

Don’t pussyfoot around – get the essential lowdown on how best to get a cat, along with some basic feline care, from our cat-chatting correspondent Dave Jenkins

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By Dave Jenkins on 16 March 2012
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When to scrimp and when to splurge

When to scrimp and when to splurge

By Rachel England on 15th Mar 2012

There’s an overwhelming choice of stuff on the market, but what’s worth the extra pennies? Rachel England finds out

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By Rachel England on 15 March 2012
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British Gas to introduce ‘transparent’ tariffs

British Gas to introduce ‘transparent’ tariffs

By Kristian Dando on 14th Mar 2012

No, they won’t be printed on acetate instead of paper. Rather, the big six member will be issuing a comparison table with its bills as of next month. Read on for the lowdown…

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By Kristian Dando on 14 March 2012
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